Community Governor at The Cooper School

23 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/CS/72384

Location

Churchill Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4RS

Contract Type

N/A

Contract Term

N/A

Salary

This is a volunteer role and therefore does not attract a salary

Closing Date

Midday, Mon 1st Jun, 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

Become a Community Governor The Cooper School, Bicester, Part of the Acer Trust

We are seeking additional community governors to join the School Governing Body at The Cooper School (Bicester), part of the Acer Trust. This is a strategic volunteer role: governors help set direction, provide informed scrutiny, and ensure the school delivers for pupils and families. We are particularly keen to attract people who are thoughtful and community-minded, and who share Acer’s commitment to improving outcomes for every child and fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and care.

The commitment is meaningful rather than symbolic. Expect six in-person meetings per year, preparation and reading, and some focused school visits, often through a link governor portfolio (for example, SEND, safeguarding, attendance, careers, or curriculum). Link governor work is planned and structured: you agree a focus aligned to the School Improvement Plan, speak with staff (and sometimes pupils), and report back to the governing body. In return, it provides valuable professional development: board-level experience in governance, risk, evidence, and organisational oversight. If you can bring sound judgement, discretion, and real follow-through, we would welcome a conversation about joining the team.